Forestry Technician (Lookout)
You will serve as the Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout. Important duties include:
Observe and report fire and smoke in your assigned area. Possess knowledge about weather systems, fire weather, and fire behavior. Use binoculars, topographic maps, compasses and the Osborne fire finder to identify the approximate location, size and characteristics of smokes and fires. Use thermometers, anemometers, and other simple weather instruments daily to record and report temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and other weather conditions. Use two-way radios or cell phones to communicate with rangers, dispatchers and fellow lookouts about weather, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents and updates of wildland firefighting activities. Receive and relay a variety of fire and administrative data to keep dispatcher/fire officials informed of current conditions. Maintain lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition. Maintain fire lookout equipment, making minor adjustments and repairs. Keep records and daily logs and perform other routine administrative tasks. Promote the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations to visitors. Provide park and fire prevention information to visitors whom visit the fire lookout. Inform and educate visitors about the natural/cultural resources of the park and local area. Educate visitors and promote participation in the park's programs and events. Hike one mile trail with an approximate 1000 feet of elevation gain to reach the fire lookout. The anticipated work season is mid-May through mid-October. Government housing may be available. For additional information, please contact christopher_orr@nps.gov or 530-667-8122. All qualifications must be met by 11:
59 EST when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than 12/07/2020). To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
1) forestry aid or technician work; 2) engineering, range or soil conservation work that involved the application of cultural, resource conservation management practices on forest or ranch lands when combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment; or 3) forest or range fire control, prevention or suppression work.You must include hours per week worked on your resume. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of progressively higher level undergraduate education leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week worked and transcripts. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies. No additional credit is given for overtime. In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. The Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards are available for review at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following:
OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Observe and report fire and smoke in your assigned area. Possess knowledge about weather systems, fire weather, and fire behavior. Use binoculars, topographic maps, compasses and the Osborne fire finder to identify the approximate location, size and characteristics of smokes and fires. Use thermometers, anemometers, and other simple weather instruments daily to record and report temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and other weather conditions. Use two-way radios or cell phones to communicate with rangers, dispatchers and fellow lookouts about weather, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents and updates of wildland firefighting activities. Receive and relay a variety of fire and administrative data to keep dispatcher/fire officials informed of current conditions. Maintain lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition. Maintain fire lookout equipment, making minor adjustments and repairs. Keep records and daily logs and perform other routine administrative tasks. Promote the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations to visitors. Provide park and fire prevention information to visitors whom visit the fire lookout. Inform and educate visitors about the natural/cultural resources of the park and local area. Educate visitors and promote participation in the park's programs and events. Hike one mile trail with an approximate 1000 feet of elevation gain to reach the fire lookout. The anticipated work season is mid-May through mid-October. Government housing may be available. For additional information, please contact christopher_orr@nps.gov or 530-667-8122. All qualifications must be met by 11:
59 EST when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than 12/07/2020). To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
1) forestry aid or technician work; 2) engineering, range or soil conservation work that involved the application of cultural, resource conservation management practices on forest or ranch lands when combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment; or 3) forest or range fire control, prevention or suppression work.You must include hours per week worked on your resume. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of progressively higher level undergraduate education leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week worked and transcripts. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies. No additional credit is given for overtime. In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. The Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards are available for review at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following:
OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$16.73 to $16.73 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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